Enforcement actions

When we take an enforcement action against an entity or person we believe has violated the law, we will post court documents and other related materials here.

The Bureau may enforce the law by filing an action in federal district court or by initiating an administrative adjudication proceeding. Administrative proceedings are conducted by an Administrative Law Judge, who holds hearings and issues a recommended decision. Proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings.

The
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Santander Bank, N.A. to pay
a $10 million fine for illegal overdraft service practices. Santander’s telemarketing vendor deceptively
marketed the overdraft service and signed certain of the bank’s customers up
for the service without their consent.